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Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaPAQOLNCT00902213

Physical Activity to Modify Sequelae and Quality of Life in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

A study testing Physical Therapy and Support in people with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, run by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 4 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This will be the first multidisciplinary, randomized, longitudinal trial of a tailored, parent- and child-focused physical activity program for children (ages 4- <19 years) with newly diagnosed ALL. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 4 to 18 years
Conditions the study is for
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
What is being tested?
Physical Therapy and Support
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
122 participants
Where
4 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Nov 2009to May 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 4 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • An immunophenotypic diagnosis of non-B cell ALL
  • Age 4 years through <19 years at diagnosis
  • 2-8 days on or per front line ALL treatment protocol
  • One parent or legal guardian (≥ 18 years) of the study subject who speaks and understands the English Language
  • Participant speaks and understands the English language
  • Written informed consent and child assent

Who cannot join

  • Age < 4 years or ≥19 years at diagnosis
  • A diagnosis of cerebral palsy or down syndrome
  • Second malignancy, chromosome breakage syndrome, or severe congenital immunodeficiency
  • Inability or unwillingness of research participant or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent/assent
  • Females who are pregnant.

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 2 countries.

4 sites in 2 countries

United States3 sites
  • AFLAC Cancer Center Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342

  • MD Anderson

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105

Other trials in United States

Canada1 site
  • Toronto Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G1X8

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: Physical Activity to Modify Sequelae and Quality of Life in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Nursing Trial

This will be the first multidisciplinary, randomized, longitudinal trial of a tailored, parent- and child-focused physical activity program for children (ages 4- <19 years) with newly diagnosed ALL. It will test the ability of the intervention to prevent or diminish early physical function limitations and improve health-related quality of life (HRQL). The intervention will be tested for its effect on: 1) physical function outcomes (muscle strength, range of motion, endurance, gross motor skills), bone density and bone mineral content (end of therapy only); and 2) HRQL. This multi-site trial will test the intervention in 76 evaluable children with ALL (38 receiving the intervention and 38 receiving a placebo "minimal movement" standard care strategy).

Read the detailed description

An advanced practice nurse (APN) will meet twice weekly with the patient and family for the first 4 weeks of the intervention to initiate the motivation-based dialogue and therapeutic interaction; this will be followed by once weekly visits during weeks 5-8 of the intervention; and monthly visits during weeks 9-through end of therapy. The physical therapist (PT) will meet at least once weekly with the patient and family during weeks 1-4 to initiate the prescriptive tailored exercise program; subsequent visits to reinforce and modify the program will occur at least once every other week during weeks 5-8, and at least once monthly during weeks 9-135 of the intervention. The PT will visit at least once weekly during weeks 1-4, at least once every other week during weeks 5-8, and at least once monthly during weeks 9-135. During weeks 9-135 of the intervention, the APN will call between the monthly in person-visits, if needed to those randomized to the MAP group to assure fidelity to the intervention and to provide booster support to the intervention where needed.

Being tested
Physical Therapy, Support
Medical subject headings
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Physical TherapyBehavioural

    Also called Physical Activity to Modify Sequelae and in Childhood ALL.

    Each patient in this group will have physical therapy performed. The intervention will be tested for its effect on: 1) physical function outcomes (muscle strength, range of motion, endurance, gross motor skills), bone density and bone mineral content (end of therapy only); and 2) HRQL.

  • SupportBehavioural

    Visits with an Advanced Practice Nurse to support sustained motivation.

Study groups in NCT00902213
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Minimal movementNo interventionMinimal movement group with usual care non-intervention.
Physical TherapyActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Behavioral: Physical Therapy; Behavioral: Support

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Bone Mineral Density/Bone Mineral Content

    Measured: Assessed at baseline and at completion of therapy

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Health- related quality of life

    Measured: Assessed at baseline, 8 and 15 weeks after baseline and at completion of therapy

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 May 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2009
  3. Primary completionMay 2015
  4. Study completionMay 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Factorial
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
122 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00902213
Sponsor's protocol ID
PAQOL
Other IDs
R01CA129384, NCI-2012-00017
Acronym
PAQOL
Status last verified
Nov 2015
First submitted
13 May 2009
Last updated
17 Nov 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Ness KK, Kaste SC, Zhu L, Pui CH, Jeha S, Nathan PC, Inaba H, Wasilewski-Masker K, Shah D, Wells RJ, Karlage RE, Robison LL, Cox CL. Skeletal, neuromuscular and fitness impairments among children with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Leuk Lymphoma. 2015 Apr;56(4):1004-11. doi: 10.3109/10428194.2014.944519. Epub 2014 Aug 20.

    PubMed 25030039

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Physical Therapy and Support in people with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, run by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 4 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Nov 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in United States, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Bone Mineral Density/Bone Mineral Content (time frame: Assessed at baseline and at completion of therapy). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00902213, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Nov 2015.

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